Chapter 1966 - 1549: Seeking Neither Changsheng Nor Divinity

In this regard, Gu Changsheng admitted that she was the type of person who would retreat even when urged to move forward, not to mention when there was an incentive!

Baby Jin Bao is the spirit of the Divine Mount Qilian. If she forcibly tried to abduct him, that’s her business. If she succeeded, Gu Changsheng would definitely be delighted!

However, when Baby Jin Bao voluntarily wanted to follow her, Gu Changsheng suddenly hesitated!

Intuitively, this couldn’t be a good thing!

Holding onto Gu Changsheng’s leg without letting go, Baby Jin Bao heard Gu Changsheng’s words, his young face full of resolve, firmly shook his head, but didn’t answer.

"Get down!" Gu Changsheng gasped again, speaking with resignation.

Oh my God, this is like a sticky plaster, she doesn’t want to be stuck with such a baby, it’s certainly nothing good!

This little kid definitely doesn’t have good intentions!

"I won’t come down! No way I’m coming down! I, Baby Jin Bao, want to follow you, follow you!" Upon hearing this, Baby Jin Bao tightened his grip on the leg even more, his small head shook like a rattle, repeatedly voicing his intent.

"What good can it do you to follow me? Let me tell you, I was originally planning to abduct you to sit on the Qilian divine mountain’s mining vein!" Trying to shake off Baby Jin Bao, Gu Changsheng didn’t care about exposing her ill intention.

Can’t drive away, so scare away!

Gu Changsheng is a person who doesn’t hesitate to use any means to achieve her goals!

"Abducting is great, abducting is wonderful, I, Baby Jin Bao, am very obedient, please do abduct me!"

"You!" Gu Changsheng was nearly toppled over in anger by the sticky kid holding her leg, gasped deeply again, and spoke earnestly, "Let me tell you, I’m not a good person. Being around me is bound to be dangerous. You’d be better off as your spirit self, because following me, you’ll surely be dragged into various calamities!"

Baby Jin Bao lifted his head, with an absolute expression, "Calamities are just calamities. Without enduring severe cold, how can the plum blossom smell so fragrant? I want to become an immortal, become a god; all hope lies in you, Gu Changsheng, you’re the only one in the Post-Ancient Era that can summon the power above two-layer Heavenly Punishment Thunder!"

Baby Jin Bao spoke, his big eyes sparkled, revealing his intentions completely.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s mouth twitched, unable to resist speaking, "So following me, you want to become immortal and divine?"

"Yes, yes!" Baby Jin Bao nodded, full of hope.

"Have you been reading too many fairy tales? Expecting too much?" Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but debunk.

Still wanting to become immortal and divine, does he really think this is a Fantasy World or something?

Gu Changsheng still wants to become a god, you know. Unfortunately, she’s just an ordinary human; what path does she have to godhood?

If she had one, she would surely benefit those around her, definitely wouldn’t help this small spirit with ulterior motives to become a god first!

Gu Changsheng refused to do this! Absolutely refused!

The poem from Dream of the Red Chamber speaks so well, how does it go?

Do people say immortals are great?

But, what’s really good about being an immortal?

As the saying goes, it’s cold at the top, Gu Changsheng has been the Southern Emperor, deeply understanding the cold of heights, being a human emperor is already like this, so what’s more for being an immortal?

Gu Changsheng doesn’t have such lofty ideals; she just wants to live, live well, fulfill her wishes, live a smooth life.

"I, Baby Jin Bao, am not imagining, what I said is true! Gu Changsheng, you have gone through the Nine-Layer Heavens Thunder Punishment, which is the Tribulation to rank as a True God. Someday, when the seal on your soul is lifted, you will definitely rank as a True God! Do you know what a True God is? Since ancient times, True Gods without exception bring blessings to All Heavens, are recognized by the Heaven and Earth, and are crowned by Nine Heavens, and you, Gu Changsheng, you can, you definitely can, you have survived through the Nine-Layer Heavens Punishment Thunder Tribulation, Gu Changsheng, become a god, and when you rank as a True God, you can match the longevity of the heavens, bless the three rivers, and by then, unless going against the heavens, there will be nothing in this world that you cannot achieve!" Baby Jin Bao clung to Gu Changsheng’s leg, his starry eyes shining brightly, looked at Gu Changsheng full of hope.

"Ranking as a True God, then unless going against the heavens, there’s nothing that can’t be done?" After hearing this, Gu Changsheng was silent for a moment, slightly bowed her head, looked at Baby Jin Bao and murmured.

"Mmm." Baby Jin Bao thought that Gu Changsheng was moved by his words and nodded quickly.

"But what I want to do is precisely to go against the heavens..."

But just when Baby Jin Bao thought his wish was about to come true, and Gu Changsheng was finally convinced, Gu Changsheng gave a bitter smile and slowly dropped these words...

Baby Jin Bao’s expression froze upon hearing this, not knowing what to say...

"Jin Bao, I don’t seek immortality or godhood, because I’m attached to the warmth of ordinary human family, love, and friendship..." Gu Changsheng looked down at Baby Jin Bao, shook his head, and said slowly, "All I ever wished for was to have both parents, a loved one to cherish until old age, parents in good health, children and grandchildren around... Baby Jin Bao, being human has its countless benefits, yet I do not seek immortality and wish to remain human!"

At this point, Gu Changsheng placed his hand on Baby Jin Bao’s small hands, which were clutching her thigh, and gently moved them aside. Her face was covered in dirt, but she wore a gentle smile as she spoke slowly, "So, Baby Jin Bao, I can’t help you. I cannot become a god, nor can I help you advance your position. I am but a greedy and ordinary person, staying with me will be of no use..."

Baby Jin Bao looked blankly at the woman before him, completely unable to understand why someone would prefer to remain human rather than become a god. In that moment of distraction, he hadn’t realized that his hands were already moved aside...

"But, why? Isn’t becoming a god good? The Power of the Divine can reach the heavens, the strength of a deity can transform lands at will, isn’t it good to be a god? Human life lasts but mere decades; who would choose to remain human over becoming a god?"

"Precisely because human life is but a few short decades, people truly learn to cherish it; deities live as long as heaven, witnessing all forms of life and death, how could they understand the value of time and the enduring warmth of human emotions?"

"..." Baby Jin Bao listened to Gu Changsheng’s words in a daze, these words completely beyond the grasp of a spirit.

Can’t understand, simply can’t comprehend...

By the time Baby Jin Bao came to his senses, Gu Changsheng had already released his embrace and taken a step back...

Baby Jin Bao stared woodenly at Gu Changsheng, who took a step back, shaking his head slowly, sighing, "Gu Changsheng, it’s not that I’m being presumptuous, it’s you who’s too presumptuous..."

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng instantly raised her head, her expression flickering as she looked at Baby Jin Bao, pondering, "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, some things cannot be as you wish! Otherwise, the term ’things going contrary to desires’ would not exist! You wish to remain human and not quest for immortality or godhood, yet you’ve experienced the Nine-Layer Heavens Thunder Punishment and the tribulation to advance to True God! You’re attached to the mortal world, but a seal left by a power exists deep in your soul. Buddhism speaks of cause and effect; the Heavenly Dao has its traces, and certain things happen for a reason, and they will result in consequences. Have you never wondered who planted the seal deep within your soul that could bury the tribulation of the Nine-Layer Heavens Thunder Punishment? And why did that person, capable of reaching the heavens, place such a seal within your soul? Have you ever wondered what kind of karma this is?" Baby Jin Bao spoke, shaking his head, his face full of helplessness as he continued, "In the Ancient Era, spirits and monsters were countless. We spirits and monsters pay most attention to the cycle of cause and effect in our cultivation. If we can’t fully release the initial cause and attain the resultant effect, we cannot ascend to the sky in broad daylight and welcome the advancement to Heavenly Tribulation. Even though, in this Post-Ancient Era, the Heavenly Dao is flawed, and the Power of Heaven and Earth is not complete, the grand cycle of reincarnation hasn’t changed, just like the moon has its phases and people have their joys and sorrows, it won’t change!"

With that, Baby Jin Bao moved a step closer to Gu Changsheng, speaking with firm conviction, "So, Gu Changsheng, do not force things, let them be as they are, that’s the best way. If you insist on being human and disregard cause and effect, eventually, you’ll end up with nothing but a broken heart and mind. Following destiny and realizing the grand way, isn’t it good?"

Gu Changsheng, under Baby Jin Bao’s persistent questioning, shook her head and shook it again...

No!

That’s not how it is!

She doesn’t want to become any kind of god!

She doesn’t want to pay for those baseless things!

What soul seal, what cause and effect?

Gu Changsheng doesn’t believe in ghosts or gods, doesn’t believe in cause and effect, doesn’t believe in reincarnation!

"You don’t need to say anymore, I really can’t help you because what I am doing is going against the heavens. I want to bring my parents back to life, I want to fulfill the wishes of two lifetimes. This becoming a god you speak of is not what I want, I really can’t help you!" Gu Changsheng shook her head and looked at Baby Jin Bao, firmly stating, "As you can see, I possess the power of the Nine-Layer Heavens Thunder Punishment, you can’t stop me. I want to enter Smelting City, I want to go deep into Divine Mount Qilian, and I ask you, the lord of this place, to grant me this wish, I would be extremely grateful!"

She gave up!

She gave up on taking Baby Jin Bao!

There were already enough peculiar people around her, Little Monk Bu Jie was one, she didn’t want another one!

She was really fed up with them constantly talking about cause and effect, believing in retribution for everything...

She just wanted to live by her own will!

To do what she wanted to do...